Yoga & Mindfulness for Children & Young People
Practical tools to help children and young people feel calmer, more confident and better able to navigate life’s challengesSupporting Children & Young People
Yoga and mindfulness can give children and young people practical ways to move, breathe, pause and become more aware of what’s happening in their bodies and minds.
My approach is warm, relaxed and down to earth. There’s no pressure to be flexible, sit perfectly still or get everything “right”.
Sessions are adapted to the age, needs and energy of the children and young people I’m working with — combining movement, breathing, mindfulness and relaxation in ways that feel accessible, useful and enjoyable.
With younger children, this naturally involves more play, imagination and creativity. As children grow, we can explore breathing, relaxation and mindfulness in greater depth, giving young people practical tools they can begin to use for themselves.
How I Work
Every child and young person is different, so there isn’t one way of practising yoga or mindfulness that works for everyone.
Sessions can include yoga and movement, breathing practices, mindfulness, relaxation, creativity and play — adapted to suit the age, needs and interests of the individual or group.
Some children love stillness; others need to move. Some connect with breathing and relaxation, while others respond much more naturally to movement, games or creative activities.
Rather than expecting a child or young person to fit the practice, I adapt the practice to meet them.
What Sessions Can Include
Depending on the age of the child or young person and what we’re hoping to explore, sessions can include:
Yoga & Movement
Building strength, mobility, balance, coordination and body awareness through accessible movement.
Breathing Practices
Simple breathing techniques to develop awareness of the breath, support focus and help children recognise how their breathing can influence how they feel.
Mindfulness & Relaxation
Practical ways to pause, notice what’s happening and experience genuine rest.
Creativity & Play
With younger children especially, games, imagination, partner activities and creativity make the practices engaging and enjoyable.
The aim is to give children and young people a range of tools they can experience and gradually learn to use for themselves.
Skills for Everyday Life
The aim isn’t to turn children into yogis or expect them to feel calm all the time.
It’s about introducing simple skills they can take into everyday life.
A breathing practice might help before an exam or something that feels daunting. Movement can help them recognise when their body needs a break. Mindfulness can give them a way to pause and notice what’s happening rather than immediately reacting.
Over time, these practices can support body awareness, confidence, concentration, emotional awareness and the ability to pause, reset and relax.
Small, practical skills they can carry with them as they grow.
Ways to Work With Me
I offer yoga, mindfulness and wellbeing sessions for pre-booked groups and organisations, as well as individual sessions for young people.
Groups & Organisations
Sessions can be created around the age and needs of your group, either as a one-off workshop or as part of a wider programme or event.
One-to-One Sessions
Individual yoga, breathwork and mindfulness sessions offer a more personalised space for a young person. Sessions can be adapted around their needs and interests and are available in person or online.
Family Experiences
Family yoga and mindfulness can also be offered as part of pre-arranged group days, workshops and retreats, bringing together movement, breathing, creativity and play.
I don’t currently run regular public children’s yoga classes, so children’s group sessions are arranged directly with the group or organisation.